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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION
LAVE-VAISSELLE SOUS PLAN DE TRAVAIL
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Table of Contents Dishwasher Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation Instructions (cont.) Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Make Power Supply Cord Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Tools and Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Determine Cabinet Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Location Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Other parts you may also need: Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting Masking or Moisture installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with (3.81–5.0 cm) duct tape barrier tape any tools listed here. (Part Number Screw-type 4396277). clamps (3 maximum) All Installations Tools needed: NOTE: Moisture barrier tape is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. Flat-blade NOTE: Parts available for purchase in
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Location Requirements Grounded electrical supply required. Check location where dishwasher will be installed. The location must provide: Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. easy access to water, electricity and drain. The location where the dishwasher will be installed must convenient access for loading and unloading dishes. provide clearance between motor and flooring. Motor Corner locations require a 2"
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Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions NOTE: Shaded areas of cabinet walls show where utility connections may be installed. *Measured from the lowest point on the underside of countertop. May be reduced to 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) by removing wheels from dishwasher. **Minimum, measured from narrowest point of opening. 5
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Drain Requirements Electrical Requirements • A new drain hose is supplied with your dishwasher. Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are If this is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical maximum length of 12' (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition and all local codes and that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is ordinances. resistant to heat and detergent, and fits the 1" (2.5 cm)
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6” (15.2 cm) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Prepare Cabinet Opening—Existing Utilities Check water and electrical 1 placement Water line Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Cable Disconnect power 1 If the water line and the cable extend to the locations Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit shown, proceed to the “Install Drain Hose” section.
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6” (15.2 cm) Power Supply Cord–Prepare hole Direct Wire–Route cable 2 3 Metal Wood cabinet cabinet Route cable from power supply through cabinet hole (cable Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. must extend to the right front side of cabinet opening). Tape cable to the floor in area shown. This will keep cable Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet power supply cord kit. opening. Option B, Direct Wire: Prepare and Route Water
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Route water supply line Slide nut and ferrule 3 5 onto tubing Nut Ferrule Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (If using copper tubing, it will bend and kink easily, so be (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. gentle.) It should be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the side of the dishwasher. water supply line so that it doe
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Option A, Waste disposer – no air gap Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Check local Waste disposer – no air gap codes to determine if an air gap is required. Large silver Disposer inlet Disposer inlet drain hose clamp Drill hole 1 Drain hose D Drain trap rain trap 1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, 1¹⁄₂" 1 (3.8 cm) knock plug into disposer. 2. Use needle-nose pliers to remove 2 plug. If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or side of the opening
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Option C, Waste disposer – with air gap Install Moisture Barrier (under a wood countertop) Waste disposer – with air gap Air gap Air gap Install moisture barrier Screw-type clamps S Screw-type clamps crew-type clamps (under a wood countertop) L Large silver drain arge silver drain h hose clamp ose clamp Disposer inlet Disposer inlet (provided) Rubber hose connector Drain hose Moisture barrier Drain trap 1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, 1 knock plug into disposer. 2. Use needle-nose plie
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Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering. Do not What type of electrical use door panel as a work table without first covering with a connection will you use? towel to avoid scratching the door panel. Using two or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher door Power Supply Cord: frame and place dishwasher on its back. Follow Option A instructions Direct Wire: Remove panels 2 Follow Option B instructions NOTE: If using Option
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Power Cord−Secure cord WARNING 4 on strain relief Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Power Supply Cord— 2 Tighten strain relief screws to secure cord. Connect ground wire Power Cord—Reinstall 5 terminal box cover Ground Ground wire wire Washer Ground connector Remove the green grounding screw and
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2" (5 cm) Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed Choose Attachment Option (you will need to measure the lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). Refer to “Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart” for wheel position and the number of turns needed. Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart dishwasher. Cabinet Wheel Number of turns F
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Move dishwasher close to Insert plastic buttons 2 2 cabinet opening plastic button Water line Direct wire only Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the tub. Drain NOTE: Save the buttons to cover the holes after hose dishwasher is installed. Cable Reinstall bracket 3 IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of utilities. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of the door panel. Tilt dishwasher backward on wheels and move dishwasher close to cabinet opening. NOTE: Do not push on t
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IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher. Slowly move dishwasher Closes too quickly— completely into cabinet opening. Do not kink or pinch 5 water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire Decrease spring tension between dishwasher and cabinet. Remove cardboard spring from under dishwasher. NOTE: It is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening. Do not remove insulation blanket – the blanket reduces the sound level. NOTE: If using powe
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Check level side to side and Connect to Drain 10 adjust legs if needed Loop drain hose 1 drain loop To help minimize vibration, route drain hose to avoid Place level against top front opening of tub. Check that contact with motor, door springs, water line, cabinet, dishwasher is level from side to side. If dishwasher is not flooring or the edge of the hole where it passes through level, adjust front legs up or down until dishwasher is the cabinet. level. Do not remove drain loop from side of dis
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Hose clamp final position WARNING 4 Drain hose Green clamp Black drain hose Electrical Shock Hazard connector Drain hose stop Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector Stop in terminal box. Stop Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. After hose is connected, remove towel. If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com/drain under FAQ tab. Direc
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Wiring configuration Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening Power supply wire: Terminal box wire: white white Double-check dishwasher black black 1 ground wire ground connector alignment in cabinet opening If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Direct Wire—Secure cable 4 in strain relief Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in cabinet opening. Remove lower dish rack 2 and place towel Tigh
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Check door clearance Check side attachment 4 6 plastic button If securing with a side attachment, check that sides of door Check that top of door does not contact screws, do not rub against the screw heads. If they do, dishwasher brackets, or countertop. If it does, adjust leveling legs. must be re-centered. When dishwasher is properly centered, replace plastic buttons. Check inner spacing 5 Remove towel and replace 7 lower dishwasher rack Open door and check that space between dishwasher cabine
